X-10

[Buccaneer]

Decided to automate so that we can at some point go on vacation and not worry about it except for feedings which can be easily arranged.

Well I finally got the puter I wanted to run the X-10 up and running ... just a P-200MMX / 64MB Ram / 3.5GB HD and W2K OS

been running the last few days ... turns on the 4 MH's one at a time with 5 minute intervals between them ( fan turns on with first MH and shuts off with the last one to shut off ) ... then shuts it all down again with 5 minute intervals at night

need 2 more 466 appliance modules for the flourescents ... next will be to get the closed loops on a macro for feeding time

Also going to load a logging proggy ( maybe Reefcon 2K ) to keep track of the system and log changes

Work in progress ...


Anyone else try any kind of automation ?

Cheers